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Five Mindfulness Techniques to Manage Stress and Overcome Racing Thoughts
Stress and racing thoughts can feel like a constant storm in your mind, making it hard to focus or find peace. When your thoughts spiral, it’s easy to get caught in a loop of worry and anxiety. Mindfulness is about noticing your thoughts without getting pulled into them. When stress hits, pause and watch your thoughts like clouds passing in the sky. This simple act of observation helps you stop rumination, the habit of replaying negative thoughts. Read more....
mrebekahshurtleff
Jun 253 min read


Raising Resilient Kids: Effective Strategies for Helping Children Tolerate Distress
Helping children tolerate distress is a vital part of parenting. Using positive descriptive acknowledgement, catching positive behaviors, and focusing on effort rather than just outcomes builds resilience. These parenting tips, combined with calm modeling and open communication, create a strong foundation for children to face life’s challenges confidently.
mrebekahshurtleff
Mar 23 min read


Discover Your Self-Love Language and Transform Your Happiness Today
Just as people express love in different ways toward others, each of us has unique ways of showing love to ourselves. These personal self-love languages shape how we nurture our wellbeing and happiness. Understanding your self-love language can lead to a deeper connection with yourself and improve your overall quality of life. This post explores five self-love languages and offers practical tips to help you embrace them.
mrebekahshurtleff
Jan 283 min read


Breaking Free from the Cycle of Catastrophic Thinking and Anxiety
Catastrophic thinking can feel like a storm cloud hanging over your mind, ready to burst with anxiety and fear at any moment. When your brain senses danger, it doesn’t just wait for problems to arise; it starts imagining them. This habit of pondering “what if” scenarios comes from your nervous system’s instinct to brace for the worst. While this protective mindset can sometimes help, it often leads to a cycle of anxiety that is hard to escape.
Understanding this pattern to be
mrebekahshurtleff
Jan 123 min read


Why Celebrating Past Achievements is More Effective Than New Year Resolutions
Celebrating your achievements, no matter when they happen, builds confidence and motivation. Reflection helps you see how far you’ve come and what you’ve learned. This positive reinforcement encourages steady progress.
For example, if you learned a new skill in October or improved your mindset in July, take time to acknowledge those wins. These moments more than any January resolution.
Instead of feeling pressured to make drastic changes every January, embrace a mindset of on
mrebekahshurtleff
Dec 25, 20252 min read
Content by Rebekah Shurtleff Marriage and Family Therapist
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